(Fake) Celebrity Endorsements

(real) praise from CritiCS

"A candid, subtly profound collection." —Kirkus

"With humor and honesty, Franklin draws wisdom from a variety of experiences in his first collection of personal essays. . . . An essential addition to any public or university library." —Library Journal

"Franklin brings laughter and connection, illuminating a growth path that is earnest and self-effacing and that makes us hope our sons will be as contemplative and entertaining."—Minnesota Star Tribune

"I have a hard time imagining that there are people out there who might not like this book...astonishingly beautiful."—William Bradley, Brevity